Joseph Besser
908.689.3050 (ext. 2010)
besserj@warrenhills.org
EDUCATION:
Centenary College
Supervisory Certificate (Current)
New Jersey City University
Masters in Health Education 2005
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science 1993
CERTIFICATIONS:
NJ Physical, Health and Driver Education
Project Adventure Instructor Training
Cradlerock High Challenge Course Training
CPR BLS & BLS Instructor Course
WFR Wilderness First Responder
PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:
Warren Hills School District
Department Supervisor for Health, Physical Education and Fine Arts (2006 2008)
Department Supervisor for Health, Physical Education and Social Studies
(2008 2010)
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Instructional Leader
Development and management of departmental budgets
Completion of departmental observations
Development of teacher and course schedules
Coordinate professional development initiatives
Implementation of departmental policies
Oversee/monitor construction initiatives
Responsible for departmental hiring
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Warren Hills School District
Warren Hills Regional High School
(1999 current)
Clifton Public Schools
Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1993 1999)
PROFESSIONAL COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Warren Hills High School
Soccer
5 years freshmen coach
4 years junior varsity coach
Voorhees High School
Lacrosse
2 years freshmen coach
Clifton High School
Football
1 year varsity backfield coach
1 year junior varsity & sophomore coach
5 years head freshmen coach
Lacrosse
2 years junior varsity coach
4 years head freshmen coach
Fairlawn High School
1 year head freshmen coach
Clifton Middle Schools
Interscholastic Wrestling
2 years 6th 8th grade coach
Intramural Basketball
2 years 6th 8th grade coordinator / coach
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Lafayette climbing wall - instructor
Elmwood Park Athletic Club - manager / trainer
Lord Sterling School - assistant instructor
Wilderness Education - instructor
ASSOCIATIONS:
NJPSA
NJAHPERD
Clifton Environmental Commission - former commissioner